Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth opportunities

Inclusive parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 1-3 years of experience for their Chicago office. The practice focuses on high exposure litigation nationwide, including trials and complex business matters.

The position involves managing a caseload, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. Benefits include hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive health coverage, and a six-month paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Case management

Education

Admission to the Illinois bar

Litigation experience

Experience taking depositions

Excellent academic credentials

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Nexis

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our Chicago office. This practice focuses on the defense of high exposure litigation nationwide, including trials, trial monitoring, and parachute trials. The role involves catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, as well as trucking and transportation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take depositions, attend hearings and mediations as required
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs
• Monitor trials, evaluate trial records for errors to be raised on appeal
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and Nexis
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• Review and analyze briefs and trial transcripts and develop arguments for appeals
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for potential coverage issues
• Investigate claims and prepare case‑handling strategies
• Effectively report to insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Education and Experience

• Admission to the Illinois bar
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

This role may require out of state travel for trial and trial monitoring.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship & career growth opportunities
• Engaging culture and community service initiatives
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents
• Global mobility program and international events
• Career development training programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust disability coverage

The salary range for this position is $125,000‑145,000. The range takes into account the factors considered in compensation decisions such as skill sets, experience, licensure, and other business needs.

Clyde & Co is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or identity.